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never migrate there unless they had the support of many of its citizens.

Upon the noon of that same day of the failed plot, the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi
wa
sallam) made his way to the house of his dear companion, Abu Bakr. It was unusual for
him to visit Abu Bakr at that time of day so instinctively he knew there must be an
important reason for his visit. After the exchange of greetings the Prophet (salla Allahu
alihi wa sallam) informed him that Allah had given him permission to migrate from
Mecca. Abu Bakr asked whether they were to migrate together and when the Prophet
(salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) told him they were, he was so overcome with joy that tears
rolled down his cheeks.

Abu Bakr had hoped that Allah would permit him to accompany the Prophet (salla Allahu
alihi wa sallam) so in anticipation he had purchased two sturdy camels and set aside
some provisions for the journey.

It was now 27th of Safar, (12th September 622 CE) fourteen years after the
Prophethood, that the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) and Abu Bakr quietly left
Abu Bakr’s house and made their way towards Mount Thawr which lies to the south of